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Read. Follow. Verify.Oregon House Bill 4095 brings semi-independent state agencies under standard state budget and fiscal oversight
Last action · March 6, 2026: In committee upon adjournment.Sponsors: David Gomberg and 2 others
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What This Bill Proposed
Oregon House Bill 4095 requires semi-independent state agencies and boards to establish dedicated state treasury funds, follow standard state budget and financial processes, and submit biennial reports to legislative leadership by January 1, 2028.
The measure alters how state professional boards and semi-independent commissions manage their accounts, collect fees, and undergo legislative fiscal review, affecting dozens of licensed professions and state oversight operations.
Who It Would Have Affected
Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Semi-independent state boards and commissions
Semi-independent boards must close external depository accounts, establish dedicated State Treasury funds, and comply with standard budget review processes.
Licensed professionals under board jurisdictions
Licensees interact with boards whose fee structures, fund management, and administrative reporting requirements are modified by the legislation.
Legislative Fiscal Officer
The Legislative Fiscal Officer is responsible for reviewing reports and submitting findings and conclusions regarding the covered boards to legislative committees.
Key Facts
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.
Procedural history
4 actions- Mar 6, 2026HouseIn committee upon adjournment.
- Feb 12, 2026HouseInformational Meeting held.
- Feb 2, 2026HouseReferred to Commerce and Consumer Protection.
- Feb 2, 2026HouseFirst reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Version history
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Discoveries
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Centralization of Semi-Independent Agency Funds
The legislation systematically repeals external depository account authorizations for multiple semi-independent boards and transitions their funds directly into the State Treasury.
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Sources
olis.oregonlegislature.gov
Analysis Score
0–100- Significance20Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 75)
- Controversy20Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz15Current news / social attention level
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